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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.11, 2,944.98 and 1,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.11, 2,944.98 and 1,250 is: 1,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.11 : 2,944.98 = 1,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.11/2,944.98 = 1,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.11x = 2,944.98 × 1,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.11x = 3,681,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,225/2,134.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.95

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